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I searched high and low for decent optically correct ballistic eye protection that would fit over prescription lens. I couldn't find anything. The best thing out there seemed to be the Revision Sawfly system with Rx insert but that needed a new set of prescription lenses and was going to cost more than $200. I finally settled on ESS Tactical goggles for $45+$15 (shipping). Has anyone had any experience with this (or any) tactical/military type goggle for shooting? I would have thought they would be just the ticket for shooters but they aren't marketed towards that market at all.
 
You may want to specify your intended usage.

At the range eye protection is for stray casings. Nothing will stop a bullet or stock in the face.
 
I got a pair of Safety glasses from LensCrafters with my prescriptions told them what i wanted them for and had them put yellow tint in the one par they work great
 
i just use safety goggles that i got for 10 bucks at acklands- i don't see why they have to be "optically correct"-and i've been in this sport some 40+ years- only got the goggles b/c the automatics tend to throw brass between my face and the lens, which can leave burn marks on my cheeks- same reason as to wear a turtle neck or high neck jacket/sweater, etc- to stop hot brass from contacting your skin
 
burnaby said:
You may want to specify your intended usage.

At the range eye protection is for stray casings. Nothing will stop a bullet or stock in the face.
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There's a lot more to it than just casings. Revolvers shoot out sheets of hot gas, unburned powder and even in some cases bits of lead or copper shaved from the bullets that pass the cylinder gap. Semi auto handguns and rifles tend to puff out residual gas and unburned powder from their ejection ports when the case comes out. Ranges with steel backstops or where steel targets in poor repair tend to reflect back bullet shards to some extent. And because you're exposed to not just YOUR gun but others nearby there's lots of possible sources.

Freeflier, if you know you're into shooting for the long haul I'd suggest you get prescription glasses just for shooting. That way you avoid the added reflective surfaces which can add a lot of visual clutter. You want these special prescription glasses to provide good "safety glass" like coverage with wide side arms. Also if you prefer you can get proper certified safety glass frames through your optometrist and have them install your prescription in them. But it's costly unless you can justify it for work as well and get a letter from where you work. At least that's how it works in BC when I looked into it a few years back.
 
I posted about this awhile back;

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=689839

There were some good suggestions but I havent acted on anything yet. I do know prescription inserts will cost a small fortune. I will be following up on something though. something hit me in the eye last night and stung like hell. Probably some hot powder or something. It's also double for me because my wife shoots with me...but eyes are important.
 
Clearly Contacts, an internet retailer on the west coast, sells safety glasses with prescription inserts for a good price. (less than $50 if I remember what I paid for mine)
 
DrXenon said:
Clearly Contacts, an internet retailer on the west coast, sells safety glasses with prescription inserts for a good price. (less than $50 if I remember what I paid for mine)
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These?

htt p://www.clearlycontacts.ca/glasses/frames/safety-glasses-shiny-black/prod25257.html?rsView=1&ga=F|M|K

Wouldn't these get side glare/reflection in bright sunlight?

I'm a glasses wearer as well and have a couple Oakley Rx glasses. Checking on Oakley's site, my lenses meet ANSI Z87.1 standards. Guess I'm safe to use those at the range.
 
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